Kazuyuki Okitsu
Voice ActorKazuyuki Okitsu is a Japanese voice actor who performs the original Japanese voice of Fat Gum, the BMI Hero, in My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
In My Hero Academia, Okitsu voices Taishiro Toyomitsu, known publicly as Fat Gum, a Pro Hero whose Quirk lets him absorb impact by shifting between a heavyset form and a leaner, more agile one. The character mentors Eijiro Kirishima during his hero work-study placement, and Okitsu's performance anchors several of the show's scenes built around the Shie Hassaikai storyline.
Career and Notable Roles
Okitsu graduated from the Osaka University of Arts and began his acting career under the RME agency before moving to Kekke Corporation in 2007, where he has been represented since. Alongside his acting work, he is also active as a narrator, lending his voice to programs outside the anime and video game space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Kazuyuki Okitsu voice in My Hero Academia?
Okitsu voices Taishiro Toyomitsu, known publicly as Fat Gum, a Pro Hero whose Quirk lets him absorb impact by shifting between a heavyset form and a leaner, more agile one. The character mentors Eijiro Kirishima during his hero work-study placement in the Shie Hassaikai storyline.
Who is Kazuyuki Okitsu?
Okitsu is a Japanese voice actor born in 1980. He is best known within My Hero Academia for voicing Fat Gum, the BMI Hero.
What talent agency represents Kazuyuki Okitsu?
Okitsu began his acting career under the RME agency before moving to Kekke Corporation in 2007, where he has been represented since. That agency has backed his career across anime, games, and narration work.
Does Kazuyuki Okitsu do any work besides voice acting?
Alongside his acting work, Okitsu is also active as a narrator, lending his voice to programs outside the anime and video game space. That narration work runs parallel to his character casting like Fat Gum in My Hero Academia.
When did Kazuyuki Okitsu start his voice acting career?
Okitsu graduated from the Osaka University of Arts and has been active in the industry since 2000. That gives him a career of well over two decades by the time he was cast as Fat Gum.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the My Hero Academia anime series, manga, and official materials. My Hero Academia was created by Kohei Horikoshi, published by Shueisha, and animated by Bones. All rights to My Hero Academia and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byKohei Horikoshi
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byBones
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